Athelstan: The First King of England Yale English Monarchs (Yale English Monarc

Yale University Press

\""\u00C6thelstan was perhaps the most important king of tenth-century England, but we know very little about him, and he has no modern biography. Sarah Foot triumphantly fills this gap, and adds to the richness of our understanding of the period in a way that few others have managed.\""\u2014Chris Wickham, author of The Inheritance Of Rome The powerful and innovative King \u00C6thelstan reigned only briefly (924-939), yet his achievements during those eventful fifteen years changed the course of English history. He won spectacular military victories (most notably at Brunanburh), forged unprecedented political connections across Europe, and succeeded in creating the first unified kingdom of the English. To claim for him the title of \""first English monarch\"" is no exaggeration.\nIn this nuanced portrait of\n\nAethelstan\nThe First King of England\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPlease note t;